Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Professional degree qualification in relevant profession Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Membership of Professional Body
• Membership of a specialist section.
• Degree classification upper second class honours or above (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Experience in managing physical disability
• Wide range of experience in training /clinical placements
• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of therapy intervention.
• Liaison with professional colleagues, carers and relatives in the hospital and community.
• Experience in a clinical setting of application of professional standards and codes of conduct.
• Experience of using evidence based practice.

Desirable

• Recent junior experience in a structured rotational scheme.
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to treat patients individually and in groups.
• Able to use in depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to inform clinical decision making.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload and cope with pressures and prioritisation of caseload.
• Make prompt decisions based on knowledge/experience and circumstances.
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance.
• The ability to appreciate the sensitivity and complexity of patients' culture and diversity and the ability to provide services appropriate to individuals' needs.
• Ability to receive and impart sensitive information related to disability and loss of function.
• Ability to deal with distressing or demanding situations involving profound disability, life threatening situations, bereavement and/or death.
• Ability to positively manage exposure to patients and environments, which may be highly distressing, antagonistic, open to aggression and unpleasant.
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to patients, staff and other health service business.
• Recording and reporting assessments and treatments accurately and concisely.
• Understand and implement appropriate standards, including risk management, in all work undertaken.

Desirable

• Group teaching skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description attached.

Right to WorkPlease note that this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Therefore, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

Person Specification

Person specification

Essential

• Good standard of general education including English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent)
• Experience of maintaining accurate records and using administrative systems and software such as word / excel / Power point/ outlook and teams
• Experience of working as part of a team and following established procedures
• Experience of dealing with customers or service users in a professional manner

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant administrative training, learning or experience
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Customer Service, HR or related subject
• Experience of working in an NHS or public sector environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Mark's Hospital HR, 8th Floor

Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road

Brent

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Good literacy and numeracy, general education
• Educated to NVQ3 in admin or equivalent combination of NVQ2, courses and experience

Experience

Essential

• Secretarial/administrative experience in an office environment
• Experience of working with the general public in a customer service role
• Experience of inputting to databases, spreadsheets and/or other IT Systems and business applications used in the office environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health care environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the need for confidentiality
• Ability to create and structure office systems e.g. filing, stationery and equipment ordering
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook )
• Accurate copy typing
• Able to work at speed whilst maintaining accuracy (assessed via a test at interview)
• Able to prepare routine correspondence independently

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

The Medical Centre

Woodfield Road

London

W9 3XZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Ensure patients and careers are treated with dignity and respect and in keeping with the RWT approach and Macmillan values.
• Provide dedicated and knowledgeable support to patients receiving care and treatment at RWT
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of cancer treatments offered within RWT and tertiary centres.
• Co-ordinate the transfer of care between service teams, or facilitation of service provision across interfaces of care for example primary and secondary care
• Refer to other team members when appropriate and following discussion with the Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Develop good working relationships and liaison between other departments and Healthcare professionals within the RWT
• Assess patients using Holistic Needs Assessment Tool and document accordingly.
• Participate in initiatives to explore patient experience and service feedback
• Use computer skills to document assessments.
• Identify with the Clinical Nurse Specialist those patients requiring a Holistic Needs Assessment and support those requiring Level 1-2 psychological support within own skill base.
• Keep all assessments up to date electronically and maintain database.
• Organise own workload and be able to update Clinical Nurse Specialists of progress in line with agreed work plan.
• Monitor and check appointments and diagnostic tests are booked and undertaken in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Ensure patients receive timely and appropriate information in regard to their diagnosis and treatment and signpost to appropriate supportive leaflets and literature.
• Respond to telephone queries by a model of triage and appropriate referral to CNS or other allied healthcare professional.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation.
• Communicate directly with patients, relatives and carers demonstrating empathy, understanding and respect. Information discussed and received will often require tact or persuasive skills, to ensure safety and understanding around treatment side effects as well as an understanding of complex information around treatment options and end of life care.
• Assist in the discharge planning of patients with appropriate community follow up for their psychological needs or support.
• Participation in obtaining and collating patient satisfaction with care using questionnaires, results of Friends and Family Test and new patient experience tools such as Evidence Based Design.
• Assist the CNSs with the implementation of Treatment Summary Records
• Maintain stock levels of relevant assessment tools, psychological support exercises and relevant Macmillan & local support information within the clinical areas.
• Be aware of the particular physical and psychological needs of the patient, observe and listen and report on any changes to the patients condition or concerns, alerting the CNS or registered nursing staff so that any necessary treatment and/or reassurance can be given to maintain patient safety/well-being. This will involve prioritising a patients clinical and psychological symptoms and judging how best to action any concerns when there may not be a straightforward choice of options.
• Plan and organise own workload to ensure patient needs are prioritised. Plan and organise own day to day workload, which will also involve liaising with several other healthcare professionals and external agencies. Develop patient care plans, based on information discussed within an Holistic Needs Assessment.
• Help patients and relatives overcome barriers to understanding when English is not their first language.
• Reporting all complaints and untoward occurrences as per trust policy.
• Participation in Macmillan training and education opportunities for self-development and shared experience.
• Participate in other duties to reflect an evolving healthcare service as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent level including Maths and English (C/Level 4 )

Desirable

• Educated to diploma level or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with patients with cancer
• Relevant experience in a clinical setting and basic medical terminology
• Experience of multi- professional working
• Ability to show empathy and understand the difficulties faced by people with cancer
• Experience of managing emotionally distressing and complex situations

Communication

Essential

• Excellent communicator both face-to-face, telephone and email.
• Good observational skills
• Ability to use tact and empathy

Flexibility

Essential

• Required to work flexibly to meet unpredictable demands of service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton Road

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the Pharmacy Governance Team by communicating complex supply chain information in a manner that promotes understand of supply disruptions relating to alerts and medicine recalls ensuring patient safety is maintained.

Act as a liaison to the PPSA (Peninsula Procurement and Supply Alliance), representing the pharmacy and trust in performance review meetings for contracts including Wholesaler service, Over-labelling, Specials & Unlicensed medicines.

Ensure that procurement services are of a consistently high standard for patients by regular liaison with key individuals involved within the service areas including pharmaceutical industry.

To ensure that all aspects of the ordering, receipt, storage, distribution and invoicing of all medicines and pharmaceuticals are performed in accordance with all relevant legislation, the requirements of the Guide to Good Wholesaling Practice, MHRA requirements and trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs)

To promote and support the use of systems for reporting and reducing instances of errors, including near misses and major deviations.

To support in the training of all staff ensuring understanding and implementation of safe practices. This ensures there are no barriers to understanding all aspects of the training as a wide variety of staff with different abilities will be trained, including: new procurement team members, Pre-Registration Pharmacists and Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians.

To support development of teams member through annual appraisals and regular 1:1 meeting, ensuring the team continues to develop and the work environment supports progression and fulfils staffs health and wellbeing needs.

To identify and support the development of working practices to improve compliance and efficiency, identifying that processes for SOPs are up to date and reflect accurately established or new working practices.

Support the development and maintenance of a process for managing and reviewing supply risks and improve engagement with the greater pharmacy team in the management of medicines shortages and mitigating actions.

For further information please see attached job description

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Developed specialist knowledge of procurement and sourcing
• Proven post-registration demonstrable experience in an acute setting/ hospital pharmacy (Band 5)
• Good understanding of COSHH Regulations
• Good grasp of Microsoft programs including Word, excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• 6 Months post qualification Pharmacy Technician experience

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of audit and report writing
• Demonstrable experience of working in a procurement environment
• Demonstrable experience of working with finance
• Demonstrable experience of developing pharmacy services
• Demonstrable experience of working with pharmacy IT systems such as EMIS, Q-Pulse and Powergate

Qualifications

Essential

• National BTEC or NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent)
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification

Desirable

• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply qualifications (Or working towards)

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills, written and verbal, with proven ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity, and effectiveness at all levels
• Proven ability to supervise other staff
• Attention to detail.
• Proven ability to accurately deal with figures.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Organisational skills
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate risks

Disposition & Attitude

Essential

• Ability to accept responsibility
• Proactive, takes own initiative
• Leads by example
• Adaptable
• Reliable
• Hardworking and enthusiastic
• Ability to work late nights, weekends and bank holidays on rota

Desirable

• Ability to travel

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To escort patients within the department chaperoning wherenecessary and be responsible for patient comfort and well being.
2. To assist in undressing and redressing of patients.
3. To assist patients to use toilet facilities as appropriate.
4. To assist patients on and off ultrasound table before and after procedures.
5. To communicate effectively with patients by listening to their concerns, reassuring them by giving information and where appropriate eliciting and communicating information to other members of the Directorate team as appropriate.
6. To collect, collate and file patient documentations as required.
7. To input and retrieve patient information using the computerised radiology patient information system and the hospital information support system.
8. Setting up and assisting with Interventional procedures as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in Healthcare

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of direct patient care
• An understanding of patient confidentiality

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients and staff of varying levels of understanding
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to undertake training to meet the competencies required for this role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

LUHFT - Cross site

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Although the jobs are primarily based in the unit advertised, you may be required to work anywhere within the catering department depending on the needs of the service. This could include the Royal site & Broadgreen. This could also include working in the patients kitchen.

IT skills are required for all positions as the Trust does mandatory training and yearly appraisals online.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 food hygiene certificate Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

• Food/Hygience certificate

Experience

Essential

• Previous catering experience

Desirable

• Previous Industrial Catering experience
• Previous use of cleaning machinery, Dishwashing or pan washing machinery

Knowledge

Essential

• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Knowledge of Health & Safety
• Understanding of the importance of good food hygiene

Desirable

• Barista training
• Knowledge of cash till systems

Skills

Essential

• Communication skills
• Data inputting
• Team working skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree site

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags).
• Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.
• Support of patients in managing incontinence.
• Measures patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and reports information to Registered nurse
• Preparation and serving of patients meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.
• Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering Department with regard to the number of meals needed.
• Reports patients dietary intake as indicated in the patients plan of care
• Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan.
• Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.
• Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care.
• Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.
• Escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital
• Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.
• General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff.
• Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.
• Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 2

Experience

Essential

• Suitable work / life experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in a caring role

Knowledge

Desirable

• Basic Computer Skills

Skills

Essential

• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting

Other

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Although the jobs are primarily based in the unit advertised, you may be required to work anywhere within the catering department depending on the needs of the service. This could include the Royal site & Broadgreen. This could also include working in the patients kitchen.

IT skills are required for all positions as the Trust does mandatory training and yearly appraisals online.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Communication skills
• Data inputting
• Team working skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the importance of good food hygiene
• Knowledge of Health & Safety
• Numeracy and literacy skills

Desirable

• Barista training
• Knowledge of cash till systems

Experience

Essential

• Previous catering experience

Desirable

• Previous Industrial Catering experience
• Previous use of cleaning machinery, Dishwashing or pan washing machinery

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent

Desirable

• Food/Hygiene certificate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details, please refer to the attached job description

To participate in the routine work of the main histology laboratory in accordance with departmental protocols

To participate in some of the specialised areas of the department when required

To participate in flexible working arrangements

Undertake tasks required for CPA accreditation e.g. reviewing SOPs.

To handle chemicals and biological material in accordance with COSHH regulations and departmental protocols

In accordance with departmental protocols, deal with chemical and biological spillages

To participate in the department's appraisal scheme

Process enquiries appropriately referring to the appropriate personnel when required.

Attend and participate in Trust and departmental meetings

Be proactive in own professional development

Assist in the training of all groups of staff and to acquaint new staff with local practices.

Daily maintenance and use of equipment such as tissue processors, embedding centres, cover slipper, slide stainer and writer, microtomes and cryostats.

Disinfection of cut up and specimen reception areas

Disinfection of equipment such as cryostats and centrifuges following contamination.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Manual dexterity

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Good organisational skills
• Good verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Computer literate

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of patient confidentiality

Desirable

• Show an awareness of H&S requirements
• Should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the post applied for

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable previous experience of working in a laboratory

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a clinical setting

Qualifications

Essential

• A levels/BTEC or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Degree in Social Work or DipSW or CQSW
• Social Work England registration
• Post-qualifying training (with again formally or through evidenced on-the-job training) in relevant areas of social work and/or mental health
• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development

Desirable

• AMHP qualification
• Qualifications relating to the Mental Capacity Act, e.g. Best Interest Assessor
• Relevant training in group work, family therapy, substance misuse interventions, or offence work

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with individuals with mental health problems
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working, and promoting a social work/social care perspective
• Experience of presenting reports in formal setting, e.g. First Tier Tribunals Mental Health and Associate Hospital Managers Hearings
• Experience in risk assessment and risk management
• Experience in collaborative care planning
• Experience in working with families
• Experience of child and adult Safeguarding with mental health patients and their families
• Experience in supporting and training others on Social Work or AMHP placements

Desirable

• Experience of working in an inpatient forensic mental health setting
• Experience of working with offenders
• Experience of working with adults with substance misuse or dual diagnosis
• Experience of working with adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of particular aspects of the Mental Health Act and its associated Code of Practice, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Human Rights Act and criminal justice legislation relevant to Forensic Mental Health Social Work
• Detailed knowledge of identifying Responsible Local Authorities, Section 117 MHA, MAPPA, Victim Liaison, Carers' Rights and child and adult Safeguarding
• Written and verbal communication skills to engage with patients, carers and professionals of various levels of seniority across health and social care
• Knowledge of how to work effectively with professional networks to foster collaborative approaches and achieve results

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge in engaging with people with personality disorder and forensic histories
• Group facilitation skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Interpersonal skills to manage highly complex emotional situations
• Analytic and judgement skills, dealing with highly complex situations where required to express professional social work opinions
• Ability to work with considerable professional autonomy as a solo social worker in a multidisciplinary team
• Planning and organisational skills to manage a caseload and meet deadlines
• Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory training, including Breakaway (subject to Occupational Health clearance)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthorne

RG45 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Formal qualification in an engineering discipline.

Shortlisting

Essential

• Post graduate & Project management qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant successful experience in construction project delivery for procuring and managing projects in live, physically congested, high public footfall urban environments delivering projects on time, to budget and meeting the requirements as set out in governance

Desirable

• More than 3 years worked within an engineering maintenance environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Strong knowledge and significant experience of contract management and procurement, cost management, budgeting and supply chain management.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

All sites

Great Dover Street

London

SE14YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Effectively answer all types of emergency and non-emergency calls made to the 999 Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) from both Health Care Professionals, external agencies and members of the public

- Ensure all calls are answered and responded to as laid out in the Trusts policies and procedures

- Be confident in utilising the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) to accurately enter patient information in an efficient way

- Ensure all details are inputted and passed to relevant personnel to ensure appropriate dispatch of resources

- Deal with complex, sensitive or contentious information regarding a patients condition.

- Communicate tactfully and empathetically with callers showing care when handling all calls

- Monitor patient incidents to ensure all information is gathered and the patients condition has not deteriorated

- Maintain effective control of the call to ensure efficient handling time to improve the response to the patient

- Remain calm and resilient in a pressurised environment

- Be able to modify and adapt communication styles taking into consideration the differing needs of the callers especially in complex situations

- Be able to effectively communicate and deal with highly emotional callers, including traumatic incidents such as death

- Confident to utilise negotiating skills when handling calls where the caller is abusive or uncooperative

- Cover a 24/7 rotating shift pattern

- Continually maintain standards and develop through annual education and personal development

In your personal statement, please highlight your motivation to apply for theposition as well asyour experience and skills that you would bring to the organisation.

You will be required to attend a assessment if your application is longlisted. If successful, you will be invited for an interview.

Please note you must hold:

• Relevant English & Maths Qualification

As apart of role requirements for the job you will need to provide evidence of a minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent at grade C / 5 or above (including Maths and English, NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent). You will need to evidence these qualifications at the conditional offer stage. Failure to provide this recruitment team could lead to your conditional offer being withdrawn.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 3 GCSE's or equivalent at grade C / 5 or above including Maths and English, NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Inquisitive mind and proven questions skills (The ability to question and obtain relevant information)
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds

Other Requirements

Essential

• Resilience when faced with distressing situations
• Good written skills, Possess basic keyboard skills (including well-presented application form, literacy, spelling with no omissions i.e. fully completed application form)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Waterloo or Newham

London

SE1 8SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Respond to all queries, correspondence and issues within department in a confidential and timely manner.
2. Liaison with Social Services to obtain relevant documents in a timely manner.
3. To communicate effectively at all levels with colleagues, social care, health professionals and carers.
4. Access Generic email account and action emails appropriately
5. Access Children in Care SystmOne unit and action all tasks appropriately.
6. To be responsible for dealing with the administrative processes for health assessments:- Liaise with Social Care to ensure all appropriate documentation has been received to enable a review health assessment. - Manage/Review waiting lists- Book appointments onto SystmOne and send out appointment letters- Liaise with out of area Children in Care teams to book health assessment appointments for our children.- Liaise with nursing staff to book children into Nursing clinics- Create and outcome nursing clinics on S1
7. Support meetings by providing data, preparation and minute taking.
8. Monitoring and ordering of Stationery and IT equipment as required.

Other Duties when required

1. To type clinical letters and referral letters, copy typing and audio typing. Use of co-pilot within local guidelines.
2. To co-ordinate the final check and distribution of Health Action Plans
3. Administrative process for initial health assessments
4. Register child onto S1 unit and appropriate waiting list
5. Book appointments on S1 and send out appointment letter

1. Acting as the main point of contact for the service
2. Ensure that information is disseminated to the relevant health professional in a timely manner
3. To communicate effectively at all levels with colleagues, social care and health professionals and prospective parents
4. To assist with day-to-day queries into the Service.
5. To provide data and information for reports as required.
6. To fully understand and work in a manner that recognises the importance of confidentially and the sensitive nature of the information that being shared.

Responsible for ordering stationary and other items as approved.

Maintain own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.

1. Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
2. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faced or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
3. The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
4. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by EEC NHS Trust.

Safeguarding people responsibility

Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.

There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care.

Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.

Those most in need of protection include: Children and young people Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.

The post holder must at all times carry out their duties with regard to East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust Equal Opportunities Policy.

To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.

All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

This job description is intended only as guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff, or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• NVQ 3 Business & Administration (or working toward) or equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of NHS systems - S1
• Experience in working with confidential information / data protection

Desirable

• Desirable: Recent experience of working in a similar role within the NHS

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills - written and verbal
• Ability to effectively prioritise and manage a varied and demanding workload to meet urgent deadlines.

Safeguarding

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

2 Phorpres close, Cygnet Park,

Peterborough

PE7 8FZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Actively participating in multi-disciplinary team discussions to identify the needs of patients that will enable sustainable discharge.
• Working directly with patients to establish details of their network of care.
• To communicate with a range of key stakeholders to establish early care planning meetings.

• To keep the Discharge Coordinator and wider Flow team/system informed of key information related to discharge planning.
• To support other members of the team in ensuring key information is recorded in the EPR and the Patient Flow Tool.
• To have an awareness and understanding of the Mental Health Act (1983) and the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
• To follow all Trust policy relevant to patient care within the roles scope of practice.
• To be able to work and travel across a geographical area.

This job description is written as an indication of the nature and scope of duties and responsibilities. Additional competencies may be required to fulfil the needs of specific areas and client groups. It is not intended as a fully descriptive list and does not include specific skills or therapeutic interventions that may be required of the specialist service area. The job- holder will be expected to carry out other duties assigned by the team, which are appropriate to the grade and the training program.

This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

Person Specification

Education And Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma in Mental Health Practice or NVQ level 3 or 4 in Mental Health or Evidence of extensive and current paid experience of working with patients with serious mental illness.

Desirable

• Experience of or willing to undertake training in de-escalation or breakaway techniques.

Skills and Ablities

Essential

• Motivated and enthusiastic about working with people living with serious mental illness in an acute setting.
• Digital competence: Outlook, Word, data entry in EPR systems and excel plus internet search capability.
• Demonstrate well developed interpersonal skills.

Experince and Knowledge

Essential

• To be knowledgeable about mental illness and preferred treatment methods and interventions.
• To demonstrate an understanding and/or practical experience of care planning.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with serious mental illness and their carers.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an acute inpatient setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Division Adult Mental Health

Dennis Scott Unit , Edgware Community Hospital,

Burnt Oak Broadway

HA8 0AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full and detailed job description, responsibilities and person specification for this role is available within the attached job description.

For further information about this role please contact Lucy Hennessy (Chief Pharmacist) - [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent

Desirable

• Independent prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of ability to exercise strategic vision in the formulary or commissioning processes
• Evidence of experience in clinical governance and/or medicines safety arena

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road, Steeton

Keighley

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will:

To independently assess, plan, treat and evaluate complex programmes of care, with the use of Patient Group Directions (PGDs), or a non-medical prescribing (NMP), qualification.

To practice as a prescriber, if the post-holder has a non-medical prescribing qualification.

To communicate, describe and explain clinical, testing and treatment processes, in language to suit the patient group/audience.

To perform sexual health examinations and procedures as clinically indicated/required.

To interpret and deliver test results, providing advice, appropriate treatment, signposting, and follow-up as required.

To ensure patients understand the importance on any medical treatment and follow up requirements.

To provide effective partner notification supporting the attendance, testing and treatment of partners at risk, in line with local and national guidance and policy documents.

To record appropriate partner notification data to enable audit, evaluation, and planning of services.

To deliver an effective and appropriate results management process, in line with local guidance.

To perform phlebotomy as required in accordance with Trust and service guidelines.

To administer vaccines and injections when clinically appropriate.

To assess patients and provide appropriate contraceptive advice, consultation, and choice of method in a timely manner, inclusive of people with complex needs.

To support patients in identifying and reducing any risks taken within their sexual behaviours.

To provide assessment and a safe, non-judgemental environment, enabling patients to ask questions and discuss any concerns, providing appropriate signposting and/or referral.

To record interventions accurately, concisely, and contemporaneously in patient clinical records, in line with both local and national guidance and policies.

To be competent in the management of young people and vulnerable adults, working within Fraser Guidelines and mental capacity legislation, liaising with the multi-disciplinary team, EEC and local safeguarding teams/services as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration
• STIF Intermediate Course

Desirable

• Non Medical Prescribing

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working in sexual health (GUM)
• Able to demonstrate competency in supply of treatments by Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
• Competent at undertaking Microscopy
• Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.

Desirable

• Cervical Cytology Sample Taker

Skills

Essential

• Specialist clinical knowledge in sexual health
• Competent to work to a range of sexual health treatments and/or undertake screening for STIs or sexual health advising.

Desirable

• Competent in phlebotomy (or a willingness to undertake training)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

iCaSH, Rowan House

Colman Hospital, Unthank Road

Norwich

NR2 2PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)